"The stay of removal is not a permanent relief and there still remains many hurdles to overcome before they can say they are permanent U.S. residents," Charles said. "There is still a big chance that Nadia and her mother will be deemed deportable after the expiration of the stay of removal."

Charles said New York ICE field Office Director Christopher Shanahan had told Nadia and her mom he would review their case before reaching a decision.

The pair were facing deportation to their native Bangladesh. They would have left behind cabbie dad Jawad, who has a green card, and three U.S.-born kids.